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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

Bull races keep veterinarians busy in Vellore, nearby districts

A bull running on the track at an event in Vellore on Wednesday. (Source: C. VENKATACHALAPATHY)

Bull races in Vellore, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai have kept veterinarians busy, especially since Pongal holidays, with an average of eight to ten injured bulls being treated in each village, where races are being held everyday.

At present, bull races are allowed in all 670 villages in Vellore district in a phased manner. Everyday, three villages, shortlisted by the district administration, are permitted to conduct the race as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The races will be held till the end of March.

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